Sandy

Dr Sandy Hoffman

Psychologist

“Dr. Sandra Hoffman is an experienced therapist working with identity, moods and relationships from an intersubjective perspective.”

About Me

I help you explore your sense of self, understand fluctuating moods, and navigate complex relationships. My aim is to create a truly collaborative space, where your unique experiences are deeply understood. We will work together to make sense of how you connect with others. This approach fosters clearer identity and more fulfilling interactions. It is ideal for those feeling lost or struggling to find their place in the world.

Approach

I listen for the subtle shifts in how you experience others and yourself, reflecting patterns back so new choices become visible. In my Cape Town practice or online, in English or Afrikaans, sessions move at a steady, curious pace — close attention layered with small, practical experiments between meetings. We track mood shifts, relational responses and moments of reactivity through brief exercises, tracking and focused reflection to anchor different habits. This approach tends to help adolescents and adults navigating transitions, repeated conflicts or fluctuating moods.
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Basic Information

Services

Facing shame and understanding it differently, as a social creation which diminishes the more one understands how it is self-sabotaging. Getting to know the constructive power one has over one's self, and how destructive it becomes when it violates another's space. The importance of self-respect if respect with and of the other is desired.

Services Offered:

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    Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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    Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Couples
  • •Elderly
  • •Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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    Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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    Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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    Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

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    Cancer Support

    The psychological and emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis on the individual and their loved ones, including fear, grief, and adjustment to treatment.

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    Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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Professional Title:

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    Psychologist

    A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Qualifications

University of Cape Town

Registrations

Sandy Hoffman Psychologist

Counseling Psychologist

Service Area

Sandy Hoffman Psychologist

In-person & Online

Marina Da Gama

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

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